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EAA Compliance:

Deadlines, Enforcement, and Legal Risks

 

Key Compliance Deadlines
By June 28, 2025, all websites, mobile apps, and digital services covered under the European Accessibility Act (EAA) must comply with accessibility requirements. Businesses offering e-commerce platforms, financial services, telecommunications, and other digital consumer services must ensure their websites meet EN 301 549, the European accessibility standard aligned with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The EAA applies to any company selling to EU consumers, even if they are based outside of Europe. Failing to meet this deadline could result in legal and financial consequences, including restricting access to the EU market.
Understanding Enforcement
Each EU member state enforces EAA compliance independently, meaning accessibility regulations may differ between countries. Some nations, like Ireland, have created new accessibility laws, while others have modified existing legislation to align with the directive. Unlike GDPR, the EAA does not establish a central regulatory body—each country appoints its own enforcement authority to oversee compliance. Businesses must track which national requirements apply to them and ensure their websited and mobile apps meet the necessary accessibility standards.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Penalties for non-compliance vary depending on the country’s enforcement approach. Some nations impose GDPR-style fines based on annual revenue, while others have introduced criminal penalties for severe violations. In Ireland, failure to comply with accessibility laws can lead to prison sentences in extreme cases. Without a unified EU-wide penalty structure, businesses must take a proactive approach to compliance to avoid financial penalties, legal disputes, and reputational damage.
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How We Support EAA Compliance

At UsableNet, we provide solutions to help businesses comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and EN 301 549 standards. 

 

UsableNet Assistive – Fully Managed Accessibility

UsableNet Assistive is a fully managed service designed to ensure EAA compliance with minimal effort from your team. Our experts handle remediation and ongoing monitoring, aligning your website and apps with WCAG and EN 301 549 standards. By proactively maintaining accessibility, we help businesses avoid compliance risks while ensuring a seamless experience for EU customers.

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Accessibility as a Service (AaaS)

AaaS provides expert guidance, training, and tools to help businesses integrate accessibility into their workflows. This proactive approach ensures long-term EAA compliance, usability testing by people with disabilities, and continuous adaptation as EU regulations evolve. With AaaS, businesses stay ahead of accessibility requirements while empowering their internal teams.

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AQA Accessibility Testing Platform

AQA enables businesses to identify, track, and resolve accessibility issues with real-time insights. This automated testing platform seamlessly integrates into workflows, helping teams align their websites, mobile apps, and digital services with EN 301 549 requirements. By detecting accessibility barriers early, AQA streamlines compliance while enhancing usability for all customers.

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